Starting on the job as manager
Never control others through abusive power for that fail in the long run. Increase your leverage in appropriate ways. Have something the other person needs, be the sole provider of a resource, have positive relationship with people in authority. Always have less emotional attachment to anything occurs at work. Estimate your leverage correctly, without under- or overestimate it. Stay alert for leverage shifts whether and when there are promotions, demotions, or reorganizations. Don’t obsess about fairness, focus on actions that will move you toward your goals.